Irene A. Bal is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Loyola University Maryland. She teaches graduate-level educational technology courses on multimedia design, innovation, research, and leadership in PK-12 schools. Irene has received multiple technology and design, development, and implementation grants for PK-12 learning experiences and presents locally and globally at conferences. Irene's research interests are learning in micro, including microlearning and micro-credentials, and designing instruction for innovative and emerging technology. Irene is a doctoral candidate in the Instructional Design & Technology Ph.D. Program at Old Dominion University in Virginia.